Rick Wemple Outfitting Inc. PO Box 1167 Victor MT 59875 Cell: (406) 239-1752 or (800) 725-4306 www.mtoutfitter.com 2008/09 Payment Information * I accept personal checks, credit cards, cash, travelers checks or money orders, 3% added for credit card payments. * Deposits must accompany your reservation. * Final Payment required 30 days prior to the hunt starting date. * Montana prices are subject to a 7% room tax & 3% fed. fee. REFUND POLICY ** If you cancel your regular scheduled hunt, I will transfer your deposit to next year IF another replacement hunter is found and all fees are paid, otherwise, all deposits are non-refundable. Antelope, Moose, Sheep, Goat and Lion hunt deposits (drawing ) will be transferred to next year or applied to a different hunt, if not successful in drawing. ***LICENSE COST AND TAG COSTS ARE CLIENTS RESPONSIBILITY Plan on arriving in the afternoon the day prior to the date your hunt is scheduled! If you plan on arriving any earlier, you would have to make arrangements to stay in a motel in either Missoula or Hamilton, Mt. Those of you flying in, please let us know your flight number and time of arrival, we will meet you at the Missoula International Airport and provide accommodations the night before your hunt is scheduled. SUGGESTED Supply list (What To Bring) MONTANA BIG GAME HUNTS 1. Fleece or wool pants, both lightweight and heavy. Fleece and wool is highly recommended as they shed water and are also the quietest while hunting. Down or nylon clothing are noisy for hunting. Please, no poncho type rainwear. 2. Fleece or wool shirts and jackets, both lightweight and heavy. Warm underclothing and plenty of socks, both wool and lightweight. Gaitors are nice to have in deep snow.
3. Toilet kit and personal items. Comfortable pants, shirts and jacket for evening. 4. Cold and wet weather boots. There are a number of good boots on the market today. We have found that waterproof, insulated, Vibram soled leather boots work well and also rubber-bottomed, leather-topped, insulated pack boots with Vibram or Airbob soles. Vasque, Red Wing, LaCrosse, Timberland, Browning, Wolverine, and Herman Survivors are all good and have excellent traction, which is a must for rough country. 5. Flashlight, binoculars, match case and knife (extra batteries for flashlight). 6. Two boxes of ammo should be sufficient. (We will have you check your rifle here prior to hunting). We do not recommend bronze, silvertip or hollow point bullets. 7. A small day pack to carry camera, lunch and small items. 8. A hunter orange vest is required in Montana and must be 400 square inches. This can be a vest, shirt or jacket that you wear on the outside, above the waist. Be sure it is quiet material, it may be camo orange.if you have any trouble getting the above items, check with Cabella s or please get in touch with me and I can suggest where to buy them. Our experience in clothing and hunting gear will help you have a successful hunt! MONTANA ANTELOPE HUNTS (Maximum of 4 hunters per hunt) 3 DAY ANTELOPE HUNT N0. 1 Oct. 14 through Oct.16 3 DAY ANTELOPE HUNT N0. 2 Oct. 17 through Oct. 19 3 DAY ANTELOPE HUNT N0. 3 Oct. 20 through Oct. 22 Bear Hunts: NO DOGS, NO BAIT!! 2008/09 FAIR CHASE Hunts for Black Bear - Dates MONTANA FAIR CHASE SPRING BLACK BEAR HUNTS 5 DAY SPRING BEAR HUNT NO. 1 April 27 through May l 5 DAY SPRING BEAR HUNT NO. 2 May 3 through May 7 5 DAY SPRING BEAR HUNT NO. 3 May 9 through May 13
5 DAY SPRING BEAR HUNT NO. 4 May 15 through May 19 5 DAY SPRING BEAR HUNT NO. 5 May 21 through May 25 5 DAY SPRING BEAR HUNT NO. 6 May 27 through May 31 Fall Hunts - SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER HUNTS 5 DAY FALL BEAR HUNT NO. 1 September 25 through September 29 5 DAY FALL BEAR HUNT NO. 2 October 1 through October 5 5 DAY FALL BEAR HUNT NO. 3 October 7 through October 11 General Information : Rick Wemple Outfitting offers Archery and Rifle guided fair chase hunts for Elk, Deer, Black Bear, Antelope, Cougar, Moose, Sheep and Mountain Goat in the Spring & Fall seasons. Some of these hunts have guaranteed license and tags available to HUNTERS if hunting with an Outfitter and applied for in advance. (March 15 for Elk and Deer, June 1 for Antelope, and 30 days prior to the opening of Bear seasons). I offer hunts for Antelope, Mountain Lion, Mountain Goat, Moose and Bighorn Sheep if you have appropriate license and tag. These hunts are on a drawing and if unsuccessful, your deposit is transferred to another hunt. I will do all necessary paperwork, and forward the application to you for signature and appropriate funds to be mailed by deadline of the application. You may apply by the Internet also. The beautiful Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountains with their majestic peaks are home to trophy size Big Game. Our Montana areas for hunting are in the Bitterroot and Lolo National Forests of Western Montana. Permitted on a million acres, including areas: 240, 250, 260, 261, 270 and area 700. Hotel facility's for housing are included on most hunts. Hunting access to the Bitterroot and Lolo Forests is primary by 4 x 4 vehicle. Horses and mules may be used for game retrieval. Most hunting is done on foot. Since there are many remote road less areas available, our guides try to hunt places with little or no hunting pressure from other hunters. Professional Guides are licensed and trained in calling, stalking, capeing,
skinning, and will get your game to a processor or cold storage. All transportation to and from the airport is provided. All accommodations, meals, guides, 4 x 4 vehicles and equipment is provided on guided hunts. All you need is personal gear, weapon, license and tag. (For Antelope hunts, lodging is extra and you must arrive in Miles City, Montana). We recommend you sight your rifle in at 2 high at 100 yards. DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE **If you decide to try for the drawing for Elk & Deer, and are successful, I now offer semi - guided hunts for half price of guided hunts. Lion Hunting Info:: Rick Wemple has established himself as one of the West's foremost Lion Guides. The Cougar Hunts run in December AND January. The Cougar population is at an all time high. I use dogs for the chase on these big cats, snowmobiles, 4-wheel drive vehicles, and snowshoes for transportation on these hunts. Everything except your own personal gear and license is furnished. We recommend the use of a handgun or archery on a cougar hunt. License & tags are now on a drawing. MONTANA TROPHY MOUNTAIN LION/COUGAR HUNTS TROPHY COUGAR HUNT NO. 1 Dec. 01 through Dec. 7 TROPHY COUGAR HUNT NO. 2 Dec. 9 through Dec. 15 TROPHY COUGAR HUNT NO. 3 Dec. 17 through Dec. 23 TROPHY COUGAR HUNT NO. 4 Jan. 1 through Jan. 7 7 DAY HUNTS I ask you to be flexible on your time schedule. I set up a schedule of hunts and will book you into one of those slots. However, if a hunter completes his hunt early and the conditions are perfect for hunting, I may ask you to arrive earlier than your booked time. And on the other hand, if the weather is not perfect for
the hunt, I may ask you to wait a few days to arrive until the weather is better. I really want your hunt to be a success and will do everything possible to assure you that it will be.tags are on a drawing. I will do all the paperwork for application, or by Internet web site. Deadline for Application is AUGUST 31st!!!!!! Further Information:: I am well aware of the time, effort, and costs that go into planning Big Game Hunts. The success of your hunt, for the most part depends on the knowledge, experience, character and integrity of your Outfitter. I am licensed and insured to operate in Montana. Having been in Business for over 34 years as full-time Outfitter and Guide I have satisfied clients from all over the globe. My integrity has a track record that speaks for itself. I strictly abide by the Code of Ethics of the National Rifle Association, Montana Outfitters and Guides Associations and the laws and regulations of Montana. I want you to relax, bring a good attitude, have fun and enjoy your hunt. Your success will be in direct relation to how well you enjoy the hunt and your physical condition. All of our hunts in Montana are fair chase. I do not guarantee game, but I guarantee we will do our best to provide you with an enjoyable and memorable hunt. Success is Quality Experience. Non-hunting companions may accompany hunters if prior arrangements have been made for an additional fee. A complete What to Bring list is furnished in this BROCHURE Services: Missoula International Airport (MSO) located in Missoula, Montana is served by many commercial airlines and is 40 miles away. Private planes can land at either Missoula or the Hamilton, Montana Airport. Let me know your flight number and arrival time so we can arrange to pick you up. Furthermore, I also operate/manage Rick Wemple s School of Guiding & Outfitting. With Complete training and JOB PLACEMENT service. For further information on any of these summer programs call, write, or visit the web sites. I will be happy to furnish you with detailed information. Montana Rifle Elk & Deer hunts
THERE IS SOME OF THE BEST QUALITY BIG GAME HUNTING HERE IN THE BITTERROOT NATIONAL FOREST FOR ELK THAT I HAVE EVER SEEN, WE HAVE THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF TROPHY ANIMALS EVER ON RECORD HERE RIGHT NOW!! 2008/09 Rifle Hunting 5 DAY RIFLE HUNT # 1 HUNT - Oct. 26 through Oct. 30 5 DAY RIFLE HUNT # 2 HUNT - Nov. 1 through Nov. 4 5 DAY RIFLE HUNT # 3 HUNT - Nov. 6 through Nov. 10 5 DAY RIFLE HUNT # 4 HUNT - Nov. 12 through Nov. 16 5 DAY RIFLE HUNT # 5 HUNT - Nov. 18 through Nov. 22 5 DAY RIFLE HUNT # 6 HUNT - Nov. 26 through Nov. 30 (50% DEPOSIT REQUIRED) SEMI-GUIDED ( drawing license ) HUNTS ARE HALF PRICE OF GUIDED HUNTS (longer hunts available, call for details and prices) Archery Elk & Deer hunts: Areas we hunt in Montana provide little or no pressure during the bugle season for elk. The rising number of trophy animals has greatly increased your chances of scoring on a BIG bull elk. Experienced guides that will hunt in close with you, trying hard to get you that PERFECT ARCHERY shot. Guides are experienced callers and will do all the bugling or cow calling for you. What a way for you to have the most exciting hunt of all time listening to that big bull elk challenge you with a blood curdling bugle and then come in close for that forever remembered shot. I have never seen such exciting seasons for archery hunting success. 2008 Archery Hunting 5 DAY ARCHERY HUNT NO. 1 Sept. 7 through Sept. 11 5 DAY ARCHERY HUNT NO. 2 Sept. 13 through Sept. 17 5 DAY ARCHERY HUNT NO. 3 Sept. 19 through Sept. 23 5 DAY ARCHERY HUNT NO. 4 Sept. 25 through Sept. 29 5 DAY ARCHERY HUNT NO. 5 Oct. 1 through Oct. 5 (50% DEPOSIT REQUIRED) 1x1 WITH GUIDE - $3,600.00 per hunter 1x2 WITH GUIDE - $2,650.00 per hunter 1x3 WITH GUIDE - $2,000.00 per hunter APPLY BY MARCH 15 FOR GUARANTEED LICENSES
!!! SEMI-GUIDED ( drawing license ) HUNTS ARE HALF PRICE OF GUIDED HUNTS (longer hunts available, call for details and prices) Montana 2008 Black Bear Hunting continued.. Come join us for an exciting hunt next Spring or Fall. After a long winter or summer, it is time to get out, relax, and have some fun and do some Bear Hunting. All food, lodging, guides and 4-wheel drive vehicles are furnished for the hunt. You provide your personal gear, rifle, license and transportation here and back home and we'll take care of the rest. There is plenty of excitement. Black Bear and Antelope hunts are great for father/son, father/daughter or husband/wife type of hunts. The best time for Bear Hunting is in April, May, September or October. Pelts are prime at this time of year and make for the best rugs or life-size mounts. The Black Bear population in this portion of the Rockies comes in various shades of Black, Brown, Cinnamon and Honey colors. We conduct Black Bear Hunts in Montana. Transportation on all Spring Bear Hunts will primarily be 4- wheel drive vehicles. All Spring Bear Hunts in Montana are spot and stalk type of hunts. We do not use dogs or bait. You will see an abundance of other game, elk, deer, moose, etc., so bring your camera and plenty of film. Non-resident license and tag must be purchased one month prior to opening of the season. License and tag cost is $367.00 per person. We fill out the applications for license and tags which we send to you to sign and mail to the Department of Fish and Game. License and tags will be mailed directly to you from the Fish and Game. For anyone who can put together a group of 4 hunters, 2x1, we offer an additional discount of $75.00 per hunter. Anyone who puts together a full hunt with 8 hunters 2x1, we will offer a discount of $150.00 per hunter. My Guides and Operation : Rick Wemple Outfitting Inc., is owned by Rick Wemple - I am a native of Western Montana and I have spent my life serving the hunting and vacationing public. I personally guide on every hunt and with over 34 years experience guiding hunters and wilderness pack trips into the mountains of Western Montana and the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness Area, I am well known for my ability to get hunters into the game they are seeking and providing a first class experience.
Rick Wemple also operates one of the most experienced guide schools in the nation. Rick believes in quality graduates that are then hired or placed on jobs from Alaska to New Mexico. I try to always have guides that give more than 100% and are qualified for the job. Rick Wemple Outfitting is internationally known as one of the Top Rated Outfitter operations in the West. I am a licensed Outfitter and Guide and PROUD TO BE INDEPENDENT. My ability as a hunter, my honesty and efforts put forth for clients over the years, has gained me respect by outdoorsmen from all over the world, and has made me strive to be one of the best Professional Guides in the business. My knowledge of the area and my back country expertise assures hunters their best chances of success. If you are interested in a quality fair chase Big Game Hunt, in some beautiful unspoiled country, I can provide it. Most hunts include guides, lodging, food, transportation, game retrieval and airport pickup. And with over 1 million acres of true Gods country that is full of mountains, Trophy Big Game, trails, canyons and places no human has gone before, you will have the hunt of a lifetime!in Montana, guides will truly work hard for you. Guides WILL NOT HUNT IN COMPETITION WITH YOU. Their sole job is to get you into the game and provide you with a safe hunt. We seriously consider the ability, comfort and safety of our guests. Success is Quality Experience. Come to Montana and have a successful hunt with RICK WEMPLE OUTFITTING, Inc. Rick Wemple Outfitting is an Equal Opportunity Service Provider. Montana 2008 Rifle or Archery Hunting ANTELOPE (Pronghorn) & MULE DEER continued.. If you want to have a lot of fun, see a lot of game and get plenty of shooting, try one of our Special Antelope Hunts in Eastern Montana. These hunts usually run 100% success. I hunt on private land and all access fees, food, and transportation during the hunt are furnished. The hunts are spot and stalk using 4-wheelers for transportation along with some walking. Fourteen to 15 inch bucks are quite common and occasionally hunters will take 16 inch or better bucks. Archery Antelope tags are NOT on a drawing!!!! These Antelope Hunts are great for the new or beginning hunter. They do not get bored waiting to see game. There is plenty of excitement. Black bear and antelope hunts are great for father/son, father/ daughter or husband/wife hunts. Everyone has a lot of fun and excitement!
The weather at this time of year can be unstable, but typically we have cool mornings and evenings with warm days. It is a beautiful time of year to be out on the prairies of Eastern Montana. Rifle Antelope licenses are on a drawing. If by chance you do not draw a permit, I will transfer the deposit to a hunt the following year, or a different hunt, it s your choice. Applications must be in prior to June 1, cost of License and Tag is $203.00 per person. I will fill out the applications for license and tags and send them to you to sign and mail to the Department of Fish and Game with the appropriate fee. License and tag will be mailed directly to you from the Department of Fish and Game. These hunts are conducted in hunting area 700 of Eastern Montana. Accommodations are available to hunters on the Ranch. We will make advance reservations for you once you have booked the hunt with us. These hunts are 3 full days of hunting. The antelope are plentiful and so are the Mule Deer, if you would like a combination hunt. You only provide your personal gear, rifle, license, lodging and transportation to the ranch, and back home. We take care of the rest, including the trespass fee. We limit the hunts to a maximum of 4 hunters per hunt. We hunt on private ranches with over 250,000 acres of prime Antelope/Deer habitat. A Letter To Hunters: Deer, Elk, Bear, Antelope, Cougar, Moose, Sheep and Mtn.Goat Hunter, Thank you for asking about my services. I hope most of your questions will be answered by CAREFULLY reading this brochure. Available openings change quickly, so I suggest you call with any questions. I can reserve your hunt dates, and take a deposit when you call my cell 406-239-1752 or toll free, 1-800-725-4306. I can set up an excellent Hunt with high success rates, handle licensing, accommodations, food and transportation. I know the meaning of providing quality service and giving more than a 100% effort for our guests. This is what keeps me in business for all these years. My mission is to continue building a reputation as an honest and Top Rated Outfitting business. I was born and raised in the Bitterroot Mountains of Montana and Idaho, I have had the good fortune of being a Guide and Outfitter since 1974. With over 34 years of hunting experience in this region, you can have confidence in selecting me as your Outfitter.
I am committed to providing you an excellent hunting experience. My love for the outdoors and respect for the wildlife, coupled with my hunting experience, has taught myself and crew valuable lessons in guiding for fair chase big game hunts. My goal is the total satisfaction of our clients. I believe Success is Quality Experience and I will look forward to meeting you. Sincerely yours in hunting, Rick Wemple Lic # 163